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First degree burn injury

First-degree burns are red and very sensitive to touch, and the skin will appear blanched when light pressure is applied. First-degree burns involve minimal tissue damage and they involve the epidermis (skin surface). These burns affect the outer-layer of skin (epidermis) causing pain, redness and swelling. The texture of the burn is dry and usually takes about a week or less to heal. Sunburn is a good example of a first-degree burn.

First Degree Burn Injury Symptoms

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Peeling skin
  • Shock (pale, clammy skin, weakness, bluish lips and finger nails)
  • White or charred skin

 

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